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Compare Challenges: Which one is right for me?

Updated over a week ago

Atmos offers multiple funded trading programs to suit different trader styles. Whether you prefer fast access, structured phases, or instant funding, here’s a side-by-side comparison to help you choose.


⚡ TL;DR

  • 1-Step Standard → Simple, single evaluation, 10% target, drawdown locks at initial account size.

  • 1-Step Plus → Easier 6% target, quick payouts, drawdown resets on payout.

  • 2-Step Standard → Classic model, 10% → 5% targets, static drawdown.

  • 2-Step Plus → 6% → 6% targets, first payout on demand.

  • Instant Funding → Skip evaluation, start trading day one, payouts anytime.


📊 Side-by-Side Challenge Comparison

Feature

1-Step Standard

1-Step Plus

2-Step Standard

2-Step Plus

Instant Funding

Phases

1

1

2

2

None (funded immediately)

Profit Target

10%

6%

10% → 5%

6% → 6%

None

Max Daily Loss

3%

None

5%

3%

3%

Max Total Loss

6% Trailing (locks at initial balance + payout)

3% Trailing (locks at initial balance, resets on payout)

10% Static

6% Static

5% Trailing (locks at initial balance + payout)

Min. Trading Days

3

3

3 per phase

3 per phase

3

Consistency Rule

None

45% (funded)

None

None

20% (funded)

Payouts

Every 14 days

Every 14 days

Every 14 days

Every 14 days → First payout on demand

On demand

Max Allocation

$400k

$400k

$400k

$400k

$200k

Leverage

1:50 FX / 1:15 Metals / 1:10 Indices / 1:2 Crypto

Same

Same

Same

Same


🧾 Quick Recommendations

  • Choose 1-Step Standard if you want a straightforward single evaluation with payout-lock protection.

  • Choose 1-Step Plus if you want faster payouts and a lighter 6% target.

  • Choose 2-Step Standard if you prefer the classic prop firm model with static drawdown.

  • Choose 2-Step Plus if you want first payout on demand.

  • Choose Instant Funding if you want to skip evaluations and start trading funded capital from day one.


💡 Example Scenarios

  • Aggressive short-term trader? → 1-Step Plus.

  • Disciplined swing trader? → 2-Step Standard (structured evaluation).

  • Need fast funding? → Instant Funding.

  • Want compounding potential? → 1-Step Standard or Instant Funding.

  • Want first profits early? → 2-Step Plus (payout on demand).

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